Motor Gun Boats were the Spitfires of the Seas of the Royal Navy. Bristling with small-calibre guns and machine guns, they served during the War. This book tells the story of these destructive boats, beginning with their design and development and carrying through to their operational use in the European and Mediterranean theatres of World War-II.
Motor Gun Boats were the Spitfires of the Seas of the Royal Navy. Bristling with small-calibre guns and machine guns, they served during the War. This book tells the story of these destructive boats, beginning with their design and development and carrying through to their operational use in the European and Mediterranean theatres of World War-II.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Angus Konstam is an acclaimed military and naval historian, and one of Osprey's most experienced and respected authors with over 35 titles in print. These Osprey titles include British Battlecruisers 1939-45, British Motor Torpedo Boats 1939-45, and the forthcoming two volume study; British Battleships 1939-45, all of which form part of the New Vanguard list. Other titles include Spanish Armada 1588, Pirates, British Forts in the Age of Arthur and Piracy: The Complete History. He has also written over two dozen larger book for other publishers. A former naval officer, underwater archaeologist and maritime museum curator, Angus has a long and passionate love affair with the sea, maritime history and warships. He makes regular television and radio appearances, and has held events at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Angus is now a full-time writer and historian, as well as being a board member of the Society of Authors, and Publishing Scotland. For more details visit the author's website at www.anguskonstam.com The author lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction 250 words Outlines the role of motor gun boats and the way their importance increased as the war progressed Design & Development 4 500 words This major section covers pre-war development British Power Boat designs Fairmile designs and MGB's built by other companies including lend-lease production. Construction & Operation 4 250 words This section covers details of construction propulsion armament and outlines the way these vessels were manned and operated. MGB Specifications 1 200 words MGB Losses 600 words MGBs listed by Pennant Number 750 words Bibiography 250 words
Introduction 250 words Outlines the role of motor gun boats and the way their importance increased as the war progressed Design & Development 4 500 words This major section covers pre-war development British Power Boat designs Fairmile designs and MGB's built by other companies including lend-lease production. Construction & Operation 4 250 words This section covers details of construction propulsion armament and outlines the way these vessels were manned and operated. MGB Specifications 1 200 words MGB Losses 600 words MGBs listed by Pennant Number 750 words Bibiography 250 words
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